Lysevegen road

About

The popular tourist road Lysevegen in Forsand in Ryfylke goes from Lysebotn innermost in the Lysefjord to Sirdal. The road was built as a works road during the building of the Tjodan hydroelectric power station and was officially opened in 1984. Prior to that, boats were the only regular means of communication with the outside world for people in Lysebotn.

From Lysebotn the road first passes through a 1,100 metre tunnel before continuing up to the mountain round a series of 27 hairpin bends. At the top of the ascent (640 metres) lies the Øygardstøl panorama restaurant and the car park for the walk up to Kjerag.

The highest point on the road is by Andersvatn lake, 950 metres above sea level.

The road is open during the period May to October/November (depending on snow conditions). The Lysevegen is part of the well-known Suleskarroad from Telemark via Setesdal and Sirdal to Stavanger.

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if you by any chance have the time to take this divertion , you just must. Its a thrilling and spectacular peace og mountain road Read full review

marklour

Fort Collins, Colorado

Trip Type:

Friends getaway

Family reunion

Monday, 7th August 2017

Amazing trip up the Lysefjord! Not nearly the crowds at the other fjord trips. The trip up the switchbacks truly spectacular Read full review

f-foerl

Bryne, Norway

Trip Type:

Family

Totally mesmerizing

Tuesday, 24th July 2018

As every time I go there I was mesmerized, this time to mesmerized to take pictures for TripAdvisor.
Be sure that you don’t drive too fast, not only cause it’s a narrow road, but also you might miss... Read full review